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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.02-20-2017.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session February 20,2017 JJ-493 REGULAR SESSION—February 20,2017 W CLOSED SESSION Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1). A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to convene to closed session. Motion passed.5-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Rediger.Absent Moore,Uzoaru. INVOCATION Pastor Timothy Lee of The Apostolic Promise Church in Cape Girardeau PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday,February 20, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Wayne Bowen, Bob Fox, Robbie Guard,Victor Gunn,and Shelly Moore present Joseph Uzoaru was absent ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Victor Gunn,Seconded by Bob Fox to approve and adopt Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger.Absent Uzoaru. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Harry Rediger spoke about the three strategic planning meetings that have already been conducted. He said that they have been fruitful and prompted meaningful discussions. He listed the dates and locations for the remaining three meetings,and he encouraged citizens to attend. Mayor Harty Rediger mentioned the Parks and Recreation Department events,the Father/Daughter Dance and the Valen"teen" Dance. Council Member Robbie Guard said that he and his daughter attended the Father/Daughter Dance. Council Member Bob Fox said that his granddaughter was excited to go to the Father/Daughter Dance with her father. Council Member Wayne Bowen mentioned the Missouri Municipal League article that featured the Cape Girardeau TIE and the Marquette Tech District Council Member Shelly Moore announced the next monthly meeting of SNAP is next Tuesday. Council Member Bob Fox said that he had been out of town for three weeks, and he was pleased to see the progress on the police station construction when he returned. He added that the fire station projects are moving along as well. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session February 20,2017 JJ-494 Mayor Harry Rediger recognized Hogan Coad from the audience and invited him to speak.Hogan Coad said that he was attending the Council Meeting to fulfill a requirement for him to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing on the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program. Mayor Rediger opened the hearing.There being no appearances,the hearing was closed. APPEARANCES None. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the February 6,2017,City Council regular session minutes. BILL NO. 17-15, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Town Plaza Subdivision No. 2. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-16, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Transportation Alternatives Program Agreement (TAP-1500(023)) with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Independence Sidewalks Project Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-17, an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Community Counseling Center, for purposes of constructing, maintaining, and operating a residential treatment facility at 2852 Independence Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 17-18, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Escrow Agreement with Brandon O. Williams Development, LLC, and First Missouri State Bank of Cape County, for Williamsburg Phase 1, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage. Approval of the amended preliminary plat of Collins Mill Subdivision. Acceptance of sidewalk improvements to serve Williamsburg Subdivision Phase 1. Approval of the Partial Release of Escrow Agreement for Williamsburg Phase 1. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained from Bill No. 17-18, and from the Approval of the Amended Preliminary Plat of Collins Mill Subdivision, and from the Approval of the Partial Release of Escrow Agreement for Williamsburg Phase 1, for financial reasons, because be is employed by MRV Banks. BILL No. 17-15 will be Ordinance 4938;BILL No. 17-16 will be Ordinance 4939;BIll,No. 17- 17 will be Ordinance 4940;BILL No. 17-18 will be Resolution 3057. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn,Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve and adopt Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger.Absent:Uzoaru. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session February 20,2017 JJ-495 NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 17-19, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed to the W Charles F. Blattner Voluntary Trust dated February 26, 1996, for property located on Rockwood Drive,in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.First Reading. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed.6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gnnn,Moore,Rediger.Absent Uzoaru. BILL NO. 17-20,an Ordinance approving the record plat of Capital Real Estate Subdivision.First Reading. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen,Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed.6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger.Absent Uzoaru. BILL NO. 17-21, an Ordinance approving the record plat of American RV Storage Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard,Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed.6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger.Absent Uzoaru. BILL NO. 17-22, an Ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,regarding fences.First Reading. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen,Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed.6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger.Absent Uzoaru. APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the University of Missouri Extension Council. Russell Humphrey was appointed by the Mayor to the Cape County University of Missouri Extension Council for a term expiring February 28,2019. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen,Seconded by Victor Gunn to confirm the appointment_ Motionpassed.6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger.Absent Uzoaru. MEETING ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the meeting ended at 7:15 p.m. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn,Seconded by Robbie Guard to adjourn. Motion passed.6-0.Ayes:Bowen,Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger.Absent Uzoaru. • E Rediger,Mayor >/ .L � . ruce Taylor, .,1C arty City CI ' �w _ `1\ 0: Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session February 20,2017 JJ-496 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.